Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2004 GMC Yukon
NHTSA data on file today
The 2004 GMC Yukon has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 159 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07E106000 REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E043000 AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS/FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V163000 SEAT BELT ROUTING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V045000 GM/FMVSS 135/BRAKE VALVE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 57 complaints
- Service Brakes 27 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 14 complaints
- Engine 12 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 8 complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
Of the 159 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 159 complaints, owners report 10 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2004 GMC Yukon has a below-average reliability rating, with numerous complaints and several recalls, mainly concerning the electrical system and brakes. The evidence from complaints is substantial, but not definitive for all failures.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| electrical system | Unknown | $300–$1,000 | very common |
| service brakes | Unknown | $250–$800 | common |
| vehicle speed control | Unknown | $200–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Engine air filter replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Fuel filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Dashboard warning lights
- Brake pedal softness
- Unusual engine noises
- Difficulty stopping
- Inconsistent speed control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2004 GMC Yukon at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.